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A new feature — 2U Entertainment Foam and Fun — cleans up at Truman Days.

I’ll Take My Truman Days Well Done

Nothing like sizzling heat to get a town festival going, but Truman Days and sweltering seem to go hand-in-hand. Despite the extreme heat warning...

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Brenda Dougherty chats with a customer waiting for onion rings during Truman Days Saturday morning. The couple will retire the onion ring truck after this season.

Onion Rings Stand to Serve Final Orders

◆ The family enterprise included all four daughters helping out.What started as a benefit for the Amboy Fire Department became a family staple, but...

Tamara Thayer shows some of her grandfather’s possessions including items from WWII while promoting her book, “A Country Doctor Goes To War,” at the Pioneer Museum. An educational movie is also being made based on the book.

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Author Pens Grandpa’s WWII Memories

◆ A movie based on the book is also being made in the area.Former Truman resident Tamara Thayer pointed out one of the reasons she began writing...

TPS Students: Summer Vacation May Be Extended

◆ A key electrical component is not expected to arrive until mid- to late August.The Truman Public School Board packed a lot into a meeting that lasted just over an hour...

Jake Ebert
Mayor

Truman Pool Commission Dissolved After Closed Session

A last minute closed session item added to the Truman City Council Monday resulted in the dissolution of the Truman Pool Commission.The discussion...

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A marker erected by Martin County Historical Society was installed in Sylvania Park in 1975 memorializing the Singing Oak tree of legend.

Human Remains at Sylvania Park May Be Indigenous

◆ A story about Sylvania Park from the Martin County Historical Society elaborates on the history of the park.A citizen recently found bones and...

From left, Callan Bosshart, Berkeley Schubert and Samara Spear put finishing touches on their dinosaur eggs at a Wednesday storytime/craft event at Truman Public Library.

Egged On at Library

Kids craft dinosaur eggsRecent events at Truman Public Library have ranged from magical to crafty to offer a variety of fun for attendees.Earlier...

Truman Residents Charged with Drug Felonies

Parents of two minor children were charged with multiple drug felonies at their initial appearance Monday, July 13, at the Martin County Courthouse...

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Ava Egeness works on creating a bracelet at her stand at Truman’s Farmer’s Market in the Truman Tavern parking lot Saturday morning.

Shop Goodies, Local Wares

Truman Farmers Market sets up shop in new locationThis year’s Truman’s Farmers Market is blooming in a new spot.The first Farmers Market of the...

Deadlines Approach for Truman Days Events

◆ Several new events, some with registration deadlines, are announced.The month of June has already passed by, which means Truman Days is fast approaching — including...

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Cheryl Barickman, who plans her 59th year driving a school bus, is named grand marshal.

Long-time Bus Driver Named Truman Days Grand Marshal

Cheryl Barickman already decided her school bus is going to be the float taking her though the Truman Days parade as the grand marshal. So does...

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A joey, the name for a baby kangaroo, is one of several animals who came to the Truman Community Building as part of the Sustainable Safari event.

Safari Treks to Truman

Animals native to Minnesota and non-native were recently featured at a Truman Public Library event at the Truman Community Building.Called the...

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The Lake House in Ward Park was the first hotel in Fairmont. The first Fourth of July celebration in the county was held at the Lake House in 1862.

County’s First Fourth of July Celebration, Other ‘Firsts’ Recalled

This story was contributed by Lenny Tvedten, executive director of the Martin County Historical Society.On July 4, 2026, America celebrated its...

No Extra Charge for Evening Swimming

◆ Admission is free July 12 for all Martin County 4-H Club members.When the heat of summer gets oppressive, cool off by heading to the Truman Swimming Pool for a couple...

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The newest portion of the Truman campground is expected to be open for campers by next week.

New Areas of Campground Ready to Reserve

As one public commentator worried about getting campground reservations for Truman Days, little did he know his wishes were ready to be...

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